I just pushed the button on one of these http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ealth.html

Looks perfect for my needs and a big trip planned to Midgeland at the end of the month

I'll take the Raceface seatpost. Drop me a line at dave@phased.co.uk with paypal details Hey Dave, I dropped you a line to your email address. Did you get it? Yes, paypal'd you the money immediately? In my payapl account it is saying that the amount remains unclaimed? Did you send me the right addr...

I'll take the Raceface seatpost. Drop me a line at dave@phased.co.uk with paypal details

Thanks both, I'm a bit torn as I'd like to get the tick and am comfortable with 100 mile+ days, I reckon I could do it in 6-7 days, I don't tend to do "touring pace" driven by impatience to see what's round the next corner ;-)

Might let the weather decide.

I've got a week in June when I could set out for 7 days unhindered bike packing. I've re-awakened the idea of doing the HT550 route (or similar) but speaking to a few guys at the WRT they advised that there is a LOT of hike-a-bike. If this is the case, any idea where so I could tinker the route a bi...

Mine are here, just don't ask about the route for day 1 which went utterly pear shaped

Day 1: http://www.strava.com/activities/137713852

Day 2: http://www.strava.com/activities/137714337

I have the XLS and swear by it. Last year I rode the three peaks (Snowdon, Sca Fell, Nevis) on it carrying a rear bag for my clothes (B&B trip) and a small backpack. Bike was rock solid and equally at home on the road and trails My build was pretty light as well, had to be for the carry up the m...

I cannot thank everyone enough for probably the FRIENDLIEST event I've ever done. Loved the banter at the start/finish and out there on the trails. I have completely seen the light and am already staring at maps and shaving the edges off my jetboil to save weight.

Just brilliant.
Dave

Ready to pack in the car.
First time out for me, the route I've planned is far too epic. Probably got the wrong tyres, food, kit. Can't tell you how excited I am ;-)

Hi, I want to buy and Ocelot on the day not quite sure of size somewhere between medium and large, will you have a few?

You need a Var tyre lever http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/var-tyre-levers-prod27539/

Tempted

Hmm Racing Ralphs or Nobby Nics?

And Dave, for toilet habits, wee first and then drop your pants for a number two

I learnt that the hard way halfway up the Aonach Eagach

I'm to blame for starting it. I've done a lot of touring lightweight on road via B&B's WRT will be my first foray off road carrying everything. The thread has a lot of great ideas but there are a few I am still dithering about. 1) GPS. I'm torn between using my Edge 800 with a cable to my PD hub...

Strangely I'm the exact opposite. Never ridden in the area off road at all and looking forward to epically failing all over the Welsh hills.

Done

"Also, I'm afraid I can't recommend getting one from Climbing Direct " I ordered one from them, they had issues with the supplier and sent me a Discovery instead (after asking) for no extra charge. I'm pretty chuffed with that for £125 and they didd keep me well up to date with what was go...

Hi Pete, remember me? We met up for a ride in the FoD many years ago which was cut short when my mate's bike died. Hope to see you out there that weekend

Dave Barter

I asked USE about the boost device and Garmin charging, they replied:-

"That will be fine – Do remember that it will only hold the charge or give it a very slight charge – It will not fully charge the unit."

No it is this:-

http://www.use1.com/exposure-lights/acc ... oost-cable

Daft newbie question from me. I have a PD hub and Revo setup with the USE USB adaptor that comes out of the output port. Not tested it yet as I've only just had the wheel built. What is the advantage of the sinewave over this setup? It does seem a pain that I need the light on in the day to charge t...

Hi FLV I have experience of this from long road tours (LeJog twice and a couple of other country traverses). I always take a spare GPS, but in my case I use a small Garmin Edge 500. This is breadcrumb trail only but will get me out of trouble when looking at the map. I use a GPS because in bad weath...

Postman arrived today with:-

Revo front light
Wildcat bar and seatpost harness
Alpkit tarp and guys
Water filter
Cocoon bag liner

Pick up the dyno wheel from 18 bikes on Saturday, just need my bivi bag to ship and a whole new world opens up in front of me ;-)

I've gone for the yeti in the end. Ordered along with a bivi bag, train ticket booked, maps marked up, another bikepacker joins the ranks